Football Preview: Hobgood Charter Raiders vs. American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots
The Hobgood Charter Raiders will take on the American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
After dropping their season opener at home, American Leadership Academy-Johnston is headed out to face a Raiders team ready to give their home crowd a win. Hobgood Charter had to suffer through a 38-6 loss at the hands of Mount Zion Christian Academy. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 24-0.
Meanwhile, American Leadership Academy-Johnston had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past Union 59-0 on the road on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Patriots as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ian Wands out in front who threw for 280 yards and five touchdowns while completing 81.3% of his passes. Michael Beasley was Wands' top target, picking up 121 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, American Leadership Academy-Johnston was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
American Leadership Academy-Johnston wouldn't let Union keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. American Leadership Academy-Johnston can thank Elijah Fulton and I'Marri Givens for forcing all of them.
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